... Keeps the negativity away!

While scrolling through my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat these past couple days, I came to two realizations. One, I have way too many social media accounts, and two, it seems like everyone I know is on Spring break somewhere on a beach. Meanwhile, Cedar Rapids just got hit with a nice snow fall, and I'll be spending my Spring break working.

Bundled up in my winter coat, (that I had to take down from storage) I couldn't help but feel discouraged. It's mid March, snow is on the ground, and I just want to be on Spring break already!

This meme is totally how I'm feeling right now!

As I was sitting in the University Center one evening doing my homework, and trying to not look outside at the snow that was falling, I saw a picture pop up on my Facebook newsfeed of a red barn covered in snow and surrounded with beautiful snow covered trees. The barn reminded me of the barns at home, and how beautiful the snow is against our red buildings. I looked up, and looked outside to observe the snow fall. The lights from the UC reflecting on the snow made the snow glisten, and the light posts outside made the snow flakes look much bigger. The snow on the ground laid completely undisturbed and peaceful. Maybe this white stuff isn't so bad...

How one makes the most out of an unfortunate circumstance, is all about perspective.  By remaining bitter towards Old Man Winter, I was bound to have a grumpy Spring break, creeping enviously on all the beach posts on social media. By accepting the fact Mother Nature does what she wants, and making the most out of the snow and my break from classes, my Spring break is headed down a much more pleasant road.

No, I won't be spending my Spring break somewhere where it is 75 degrees and sunny, and that's ok. I'm anxious to get home and see the snow on our own red barns. However, I will enjoy living vicariously through my Facebook friends' beach adventures!

Seeing the pretty side of the snowfall will keep me smiling, and a smile a day keeps the negativity away!